Frigidaire FFC0723DW User Manual

P/N 216960000A (Mar 2004)

Product Registration

The information contained in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to
properly operate and care for your product. Please read through the information
contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below.

Model No. __________________________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________________________

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD (shown left) should be filled
in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.

Energy Saving Ideas

• The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly
may lose quality or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in
the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.

• Freezer shelves and baskets should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper,
or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer
less efficient.

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.
Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close door as soon as
possible.

© 2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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Important Safety

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

Instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

Risk of child entrap-ment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators or freezer are still dangerous —
even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove door/lid.

• Leave shelves in
place so children
may not easily
climb inside.

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from power cord.

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other
warnings.

Child Safety

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately

after the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.

• A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play. Remove

the door of a freezer when not in use, even if you plan to discard the
freezer. Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety

precaution.

• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves during shipping.

Small objects are a choke hazard to children.

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Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this freezer will operate properly.

• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the

appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three­prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances.
Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT use an extension

cord or adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.
Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage
is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

• To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an
outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.

Other Precautions

• To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first.

• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

• Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect
power to other electrical components.

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First Steps

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

3"

3"

3" AIR SPACE

Installation

Installation

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.

• The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed
110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer
operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended.

• Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space
on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

3"

Leveling

The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor
must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. NOTE: It is VERY
IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the freezer

1"

is not leveled during installatioin, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal
properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

To Level Upright Unit:

After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the
freezer from front-to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher,
so that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

To Level Chest Unit:

If needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor.

Cleaning

• Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE

SURFACES.

• Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the

appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape
can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE THE

SERIAL PLATE.

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